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China proposes national ID authentication platform to curb data misuse by Internet platforms

( July 26, 2024, 10:03 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Chinese authorities have proposed the introduction of a national public network identity authentication service platform to minimize the illegal collection and retention of citizens' personal information by Internet platforms, according to a set of draft administrative rules jointly issued by the country's Internet regulator and public security regulator. When people are required to register and verify their real identity information for Internet services, they can apply for and use "Internet numbers" and "Internet certificates" through the national ID authentication platform without providing plaintext personal ID information to Internet platforms. The national public network identity authentication service platform has been researched and developed by the public security authority and other government departments.The statement follows: ...

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